Marvel's Thunderbolts Highlights Indie Film Influences in Unconventional Trailer

The latest teaser for the upcoming MCU film emphasizes its connection to A24-style filmmaking and assembles a unique creative team.

Thunderbolts, the 36th MCU installment, is set to release on May 2, 2025, as the final film in Phase Five of the franchise.
The new trailer adopts an A24-inspired marketing approach, spotlighting the film's cast and crew with indie film credentials, including Florence Pugh, Jake Schreier, and Son Lux.
Director Jake Schreier and Florence Pugh describe the movie as an 'A24-feeling assassin movie with Marvel superheroes,' blending dark humor, emotional depth, and action.
The teaser highlights the creative team behind acclaimed films like Hereditary, Minari, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, aiming to distinguish Thunderbolts from traditional Marvel fare.
Fans and critics express mixed reactions to the marketing strategy, with some praising its boldness and others questioning its fit within the MCU's blockbuster framework.